For the name itself, Gipetto has a long history. It goes back to a conversation I had with a famous fashion designer in New York. From then on, I made Gipetto my own lingo.
I will take you to a fun filled journey about my world in New York. I believe in the 5F's of life: fierce, fabulosity, flawless, forever young, and ferociousness.
So join me in my quest to chic triumph.
You will love it.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Most designers in Milan focused in the inner strength of a woman. A mixture of menswear, bondage, and even vixens on the lose made fashion week in Milan one of the most exciting season for Spring 2010.

They are on the right track by making their women ready for anything. Go Figure!!!

Monday, September 28, 2009

While working on a project, I got a random call from Mystery Man at 530pm. He must be reading my blog, since I have been posting my rendezvous in Central Park.

He told me, "Hello Gipetto. You must be having a good time in New York, especially in Central Park. Meeting random men in the park sounds FUN?"

I started laughing. I know he is getting a little jealous. I told Mystery Man that I will be seeing him at the end of October. You know what I did? I turned up the volume of the music I am listening to.

Then he asked me, "What are you listening to?"

I replied, "Irene Cara's Fame."

He laughed so hard. For him to forget about my Central Park adventures, I sang the whole song to him.

He was sleepy, but he started singing with me.

He said. "Gipetto knows how to cheer me up."

I replied, "Hurry back to New York and we will dance to the song FAME together."

And I sang to him, "Baby you look at me and tell what you see. You ain't see the best of me yet. I can catch the moon in my hand. Don't you know who I am? Remember my name? FAME."

Sunday, September 27, 2009

I am so amazed with what's happening at Gucci right now. Frida Giannini took the label into a different level. She removed pornography from Gucci and transformed it into a sexy, glamourous, and sophisticated brand.

For this season, she was inspired with tons of harnesses. It's a mixture of sci-fi, paratroopers, and vixens. In tough times, women have to show their inner strength to withstand suffering and pain. Frida gave justice to her Gucci lady. She is a grown up woman and is willing to fight for anything...GOOD.

The clothes are tight to the body with attention to detail. The Gucci customer will be very happy for next season. She used white, gray, black, and ikat print ( I thought it was a disconnect to the collection) to make her collection STRONG and COHESIVE.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Last night, Pavel invited me to see the movie, "Coco Avant Chanel". We saw it in the Paris theater. I like the film a lot. I believe Audrey Tatou graced the silver screen with a spectacular performance of Gabrielle Chanel's life before she became CHANEL.

After the movie, Pavel dropped me home. Believe it or not, it is my second date with him. He reminds me of mystery man a lot. He has the same features like mystery man: TALL, LEAN, AND HANDSOME. The most important thing about this American/European guy, he makes me laugh.

At 6'4, walking beside him made me feel so PETITE. Everyone was looking at him because he is so attractive... dreamy eyes. I forgot to bring my jacket, so he lent me his jacket... OVERSIZE THIS.

As he kissed me goodnight, my phone rang. He did not want to leave my doorstep. I told him that I will see him this Sunday. He did not insist. He left. I am starting to like him.

Guess who called? Mystery man. He wanted to say hi. He told me that he could not wait to see me. He might be in New York for 2 days at the end of October.

He asked me, "Have you been dating?"

I said, "Maybe?"

He was quiet for a while.

I told Mystery Man that my relationship with him is more than FRIENDS... Friends that kiss and hug.

He wants to be with me, but he can't. I want to be with him, but he is nowhere to be found.

I had a chance to cover fashion week for a famous magazine in Asia. I saw a couple of shows in New York this season and I was not impressed. I love it when a designer is inspired by her inner phoenix. Jill Stuart is one of them. She has been in the industry for the longest time. She has a league of followers around the world.

Do you know that she is HUGE in Japan? Yes. Even my good friend Vicky Kagia from Greece loves Jill Stuart. She has a huge collection of the designer's shoes and dresses.

For Spring/Summer 2010, she released the beast in her woman. True enough, the collection look ferocious and ready for the kill. Stylist Joanne Blades has been working with Jill for a long time. Every season, she helps Jill in executing an amazing runway show. I believe Joanne has great talent.

Also in her team, famed jeweler Mark Walsh and Leslie Chin made amazing pieces in mesh to create the whole fantasy of being a powerful vixen. Earrings that can rip your soul in a heart beat... TO DIE FOR. LOVE!!!

Overall, the collection is STRONG, POWERFUL, and CONFIDENT.

Who cares what critics say? People loved it and they want to buy it the moment it hit the stores. Ask my friend Tinsley Mortimer, she will tell you... she loves the collection.

For me, good or bad publicity is still PUBLICITY. For sure, Jill's avid fans will get a hold of her amazing pieces next season.

We are suffering from an economic crisis, Jill Stuart knows how to stir things around.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Good news!!! I have been running in Central Park for a couple of days now. I have been losing the weight. The last time I checked the weighing scale, I lost 16 pounds. Now, I am doing my cardiovascular workout... soon in Equinox.

Who would have thought that I will be meeting men in Central Park? My outfit is plain and simple. If I wear an all black number, my running shoes must be in silver. When I am in the mood for color, I wear tons of color. The secret for my success... WEAR LEGGINGS. I mean sexy and chic LEGGINGS.

Do not go running, as if you just got out from BED. Hahahahaha

Of course, I never leave home without my Ipod. I listen to all the gay music of Donna Summer, especially the song "I feel love".

Surprisingly, most of the men I have been dating work in finance. You know I like them tall.

I will not be descriptive about my rendezvous with these men.

The guy I met this morning in the park, we clicked so well. He made me laugh so hard that I almost fell on my seat. I am seeing him again tomorrow. He invited me to watch COCO AVANT CHANEL.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

I met a guy while I was doing my run at Central Park 2 days ago. He is handsome, tall, and intelligent. I invited him for a drink at Nobu 57. I thought he was hilarious and funny. As our conversation got deeper, he told me that he'd like to kiss.

I told him not in public, especially at Nobu 57 where I see all my peers from my industry. I am a private person, but this revelation will be a public knowledge. He had everything, except for hygiene.

Have you guys ever heard the term HALITOSIS? Well! He has major issues. I started breathing through my mouth. I could not take it.

Wow! What a night? I had to excuse myself and told him that I had to do so many things in the morning.

Monday, September 21, 2009

I am a bloody Taurus. It's all or nothing for me. I started running this Sunday and I got motivated to lose the weight. Every morning, I wake up at 7am. Then, I get ready to head to Central Park. I feel the love in the park... because I am listening to Donna Summer's song.

This time, I took pictures of Central Park... Beautiful. Since I love shoes, I had to take a picture of my cool PUMAS. Hahahhahahahahaha.

I lost 16 pounds in 40 days. Now, I just need to do some exercise. Mystery man challenged me to work out. By October, he will be in a big surprise.

I met Monique Lhuillier through my friend Kassidy. We were introduced at the Frick Gala last February. To my surprise, we have a common friend... Celestina. We started chatting in the middle of the dance floor. We were sharing our Asian heritage... as if we were not in a busy event.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

I just came from an hour run at Central Park. I have been doing well with my strict diet. Now, I have to workout. When I want to do something, I know I can achieve it. I am still recovering from Fashion Week in New York.

I did not even open my packages from last week's delivery. Most of them are for my mom and my sisters. There is only one small package for me... is it a gift?

I told myself, "I did not order anything online."

As soon as I open the package, I was surprised.

What's inside the box? A Cristobal Balenciaga Edition sunglasses.

I was in shock. There was no note or any indication who it came from. In the beginning, I thought it was from my friend Ginger in California.

I was trying to connect the pieces of the puzzle. Could it be from Mystery Man?

I had to wake up early this morning to support the 10th annual walk for poverty of my dear aunt, Loudette Avelino. I have been a member of her board for 8 years. Building Futures Together is an organization that fights poverty in the Philippines. My aunt is the founder of this prestigious charity. She has been an advocate to fight against poverty for more than 20 years.

Every year, I made sure that I am a part of the walk. It was held at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens. For the first time, I had to run a 5 kilometer track. I felt so good because I have been on a strict diet for a month... I lost 16 pounds in 30 days.

At the end of the day, we were able to collect many donations from our supporters. The proceeds of this event will go to the building of schools, libraries, and other materials for the poor children of the region.

It was a good break for me after fashion week. I felt so good.

Please go to our website, www.buildingfuturestogether.org.

Hey! If we can buy Pierre Hardy's and Alaia, we can donate a small amount to the organization.